Vault 1980 by Ron Robertson-Swann, 1980, painted stainless steel, sold Sep 2021

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Vault 1980

Ron Robertson-Swann (Australian, b. 1941) · 1980

A$22,091 price realized incl. premium

≈ $16,064≈ £11,723≈ €13,713 Show prices also in

Hammer A$18,000 · with buyer’s premium A$22,091

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As published: “painted stainless steel”
Edition: edition of 12
Signed / inscribed: Edition: Artist's Proof (edition of 12 + 2 Artist's Proofs), fabricated in 2012; signed with initials and numbered to base:
Category: Sculpture
Dimensions: 30.5 x 74.0 x 36.0 cm
Auction house: Menzies
Sale: Prints and Multiples | September 2021 (21PM)
Date: September 23, 2021
Location: Australia
Lot: 17
Estimate: A$15,000 – A$20,000 (≈ $10,908 – $14,544) (≈ £7,960 – £10,614) (≈ €9,311 – €12,415)
Source: Auction house menziesartbrands.com ↗
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